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Rostock chaotics injure 38 people in riots
December 20, 2023, 6:30 p.m
They set off pyrotechnics, threw objects at police officers, dismantled drinks and snack bars and toilets: numerous people were injured by Hansa Rostock supporters at the game in SC Paderborn. The police are investigating – and are relying on the fans’ help.
According to police, 38 people were injured in the serious riots surrounding the second division soccer game between SC Paderborn and FC Hansa Rostock. A spokesman for the Paderborn police confirmed that 24 police officers, 13 security service employees and one fan were injured.
The Rostock supporters caused a momentous riot in the 3-0 defeat in Paderborn last Friday evening. They set off pyrotechnics, threw objects at police officers, and dismantled drinks and snack bars and toilets. The game was interrupted twice.
“Of course we were prepared for the fact that there would be general protests,” said the spokesman. “But it was not expected that there would be such an escalation of violence, such massive damage to property and the willingness to injure people.”
Before the match day, the decision was made for a DFL investor deal. By provoking game interruptions, banners and chants against the German Football League, fans in many German first and second division stadiums caused a stir.
“FC Hansa is playing on probation in the second half of the season”
The police now want to investigate the troublemakers from Rostock with an investigative commission. “We have tons of photo and video material to review,” said the police spokesman. “There are also agreements with our colleagues from Rostock.” With the help of the Rostock police, as many Hansa supporters as possible should be identified. Witnesses can anonymously submit photos and videos via a tip portal run by the North Rhine-Westphalia police.
After the riots, the state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania announced consequences on Tuesday. “We cannot and will not go back to the agenda. Now we have to take consistent measures to curb the violence,” said SPD Sports Minister Stefanie Drese after a cabinet meeting in Schwerin.
“The damage to the club, city and country is huge. The club’s image is at a worrying low point,” said the politician. This is also why it was announced that the club would be in 16th place in the table. to be summoned promptly for discussion and processing. The announcement by Hansa’s CEO Robert Marien that identified violent perpetrators would be banned from stadiums was welcomed. “FC Hansa is playing on probation in the second half of the season. Only results count on and off the pitch,” said Drese.